IT Project Manager

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IT Project Manager (Gauteng)

The Information Technology Project Manager is responsible for leading, planning, coordinating, and implementing corporate projects and designated department projects according to the identified specifications, deadlines, and budgets. The IT project manager drives the operationalization and execution of all assigned projects and follows the established project management methodology to define project charter and objectives, create schedules, and oversight throughout the entire project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project
• Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed
• Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports
• Guiding and performing strategic analysis for the project
• Organizing and managing all phases of the project to ensure on-time completion
• Assembling and coordinating project team members; assigning individual responsibilities
• Research and evaluate hardware and software technology options and weigh the cost/benefit analysis when making large purchases on behalf of the company
• Update and maintain all production technologies ensuring proper maintenance and installation
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements: Education and skills requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Information Science-related field required
• Project Management Qualifications
• At least three years of related experience required
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods (Agile Methodologies)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles

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